Sussex Diving & Leisure

Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom

The team at Sussex Diving & Leisure know UK diving like the back of their hand, and that’s a huge plus when you’re exploring the varied, sometimes challenging, waters off Cornwall and Devon. We love that they focus on small groups, which makes a big difference when you’re getting to grips with a drysuit or navigating a wreck in less-than-tropical visibility. They’re PADI through and through, offering everything from your Open Water certification to more advanced specialities, and they do it with a really down-to-earth approach. If you’re keen to dive the UK, particularly those famous Cornish wrecks or the sheltered coves of Devon, these are your people. They run trips to local sites like the James Eagan Layne, a Liberty ship bristling with plumose anemones, or the more current-swept Eddystone Reef, where you might spot a sunfish on a good day. Our favourite trips with them have always been the ones where the plan flexes with the weather; they understand that English Channel diving means adapting, not just sticking to a schedule. Expect genuinely friendly instruction and advice on local conditions, like when the tides are best for slack water on a particular wreck, or which sheltered bay will offer decent visibility when the swell's up. They’re brilliant for anyone wanting to learn or improve their UK diving skills without feeling rushed or like just another number.